any Positives from todays game??
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any Positives from todays game??
wasn't at the game so just wondering if we can take anything out of this game??
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Absolutely. We looked much, much better than at any point this season so far. Koleosho was really positive and direct. Berge looked more settled as the DM. Amdouni was a creative threat. Our passing was crisper and our midfield started to win second balls. 65% possession 15+ chances.
I still think we'll likely get relegated but today was much more positive.
I still think we'll likely get relegated but today was much more positive.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Depends how positive a person you are.
On one hand we had a lot more of the ball than usual, forced lots of corners and we didn't look like like conceding every time the opposition went forward.
On the other, we created very little from open play and Roy Hodgson's instructions were probably along the lines of "just turn up, they'll make defensive mistakes and we'll win"
On one hand we had a lot more of the ball than usual, forced lots of corners and we didn't look like like conceding every time the opposition went forward.
On the other, we created very little from open play and Roy Hodgson's instructions were probably along the lines of "just turn up, they'll make defensive mistakes and we'll win"
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Stats are good…
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
None.
We had loads of the ball against a Palace team that didn’t press us at all, barely threatened and were frankly there for the taking. We played around with it endlessly before inevitably giving it away and had what felt like 50 corners all bar one of which were useless.
If you lose against a team that (today, anyway) was that lacking in urgency or desire you’re really in trouble. You can overlook it with the big teams to an extent, but they were there to be beaten and we farted about with no end product and then threw even a point away with a ludicrous error.
We had loads of the ball against a Palace team that didn’t press us at all, barely threatened and were frankly there for the taking. We played around with it endlessly before inevitably giving it away and had what felt like 50 corners all bar one of which were useless.
If you lose against a team that (today, anyway) was that lacking in urgency or desire you’re really in trouble. You can overlook it with the big teams to an extent, but they were there to be beaten and we farted about with no end product and then threw even a point away with a ludicrous error.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
We found a centre midfield partnership that actually looks like they can operate together in the PL.
O’Shea looked a lot better without having Ameen next to him.
We didn’t fall apart in a second half.
O’Shea looked a lot better without having Ameen next to him.
We didn’t fall apart in a second half.
Re: any Positives from todays game??
Apart from the stats which matter unfortunately.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Not many positives when you play well and get beat, especially when we get walloped when we don’t play well.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Brownhill had a shot on goal that was at least on target
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Plenty of positives today. Berge and Browny worked well. Koleosho, if he had th final product, would be lethal. Trafford hardly had a thing to do. We forced their keeper into a couple of very good saves. Effort was definitely there. Beyer did well apart from his mistake and we looked more assured with him back. Vitinho worked hard to get us forward. Sore there is more, but it's been probably our best performance this season.
Re: any Positives from todays game??
No.
Stevie Wonder could have seen we were never scoring today.
Berge hobbling round for the last 30 mins, should have been changed.
They were crap and we didn’t even make them sweat.
Stevie Wonder could have seen we were never scoring today.
Berge hobbling round for the last 30 mins, should have been changed.
They were crap and we didn’t even make them sweat.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
We played better without Cullen
But he will start the next game
But he will start the next game
Re: any Positives from todays game??
Lies, we were miles better today than we have been recently.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Strange isn't it.CoolClaret wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:09 pm
O’Shea looked a lot better without having Ameen next to him.
Until recently I'd have said Ameen would have looked better with anyone but O'Shea.
Re: any Positives from todays game??
Overall we looked a lot more better and competitive than in the last few games. However, how many PL teams would be pleased with sitting back for 60 minutes and not even trying to attack us? We defended a lot under Dyche but at least we'd have a few set pieces and maybe some counter attacks. Palace did almost nothing after they scored. And we still didn't create a single good chance to score.
Re: any Positives from todays game??
Agreed. Just as with Dyche a few nights ago, Hodgson won't have an easier game. Training ground stuff. Another team who didn't have to graft to beat us. I can take a difference in quality and budgets. But it's more difficult to accept what seems to be a total lack of game plan, tactics, or plain and simple energy. Do we even scout the opposition?!jedi_master wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:09 pmNone.
We had loads of the ball against a Palace team that didn’t press us at all, barely threatened and were frankly there for the taking. We played around with it endlessly before inevitably giving it away and had what felt like 50 corners all bar one of which were useless.
If you lose against a team that (today, anyway) was that lacking in urgency or desire you’re really in trouble. You can overlook it with the big teams to an extent, but they were there to be beaten and we farted about with no end product and then threw even a point away with a ludicrous error.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Palace were there for the taking and our lack of end product means we could be playing till Christmas and wouldn’t have scored. It was much better play than Bournemouth/Everton because we dominated the ball, in that regard yes, better - but we did nothing with it and had so many set pieces that came to nothing. We were endlessly wasteful, it was so frustrating.
The fact that they somehow won from a ludicrous error compounded it.
Re: any Positives from todays game??
Better on the ball and with our shape. Obviously didn't lead to us to creating anywhere near enough chances not helped by defensive slip-ups.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Pretty much exactly what I’d have saidclaretabroad wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:06 pmAbsolutely. We looked much, much better than at any point this season so far. Koleosho was really positive and direct. Berge looked more settled as the DM. Amdouni was a creative threat. Our passing was crisper and our midfield started to win second balls. 65% possession 15+ chances.
I still think we'll likely get relegated but today was much more positive.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Are you disagreeing that we didn't test the keeper enough?
Re: any Positives from todays game??
Not sure we "farted about" - there was some decent effortjedi_master wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:09 pmNone.
We had loads of the ball against a Palace team that didn’t press us at all, barely threatened and were frankly there for the taking. We played around with it endlessly before inevitably giving it away and had what felt like 50 corners all bar one of which were useless.
If you lose against a team that (today, anyway) was that lacking in urgency or desire you’re really in trouble. You can overlook it with the big teams to an extent, but they were there to be beaten and we farted about with no end product and then threw even a point away with a ludicrous error.
But, quite correctly observed, we have absolutely no end product
We played around with it because there was little or nobody with finishing skills through the middle
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Pace might decide that Vincent isn't all that easy to fall in love with afterall.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
We’ve all had a bird and woke up one day and thought? What am I doingfidelcastro wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:22 pmPace might decide that Vincent isn't all that easy to fall in love with afterall.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Put it this way - I’d love to play that match again with Foster in our team. My God we’re missing him.
Re: any Positives from todays game??
Did you go on the game or watch it? We created chances but nowhere near enough. The keeper was barely tested. Our end product wasn't good enough.boatshed bill wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:23 pmI'm not disagreeing with that.
But we did create opportunities to test the keeper.
Finishing moves is our biggest problem IMO.
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Best we've played all season though admittedly against a bang average Palace team. Koleosho, Brownhill & J Rod all had very good games, but of course a combination of no cutting edge & defensive howlers leads only to one outcome.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
The chance would be a fine thing!Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:24 pmWe’ve all had a bird and woke up one day and thought? What am I doing
Re: any Positives from todays game??
So what?
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
good to get some positivity going on this site me thinks........ The stats are very impressive apart from putting the ball in the back of net..
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Only positive I take from today's game is it's one less game to attend this season on the PL with this team. Thankfully 2.5 hours in the pub with my mates pre game keeps me motivated on match day
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Unfortunately, it's putting the ball in the net that wins the gamesthelifeofbrian wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:26 pmgood to get some positivity going on this site me thinks........ The stats are very impressive apart from putting the ball in the back of net..
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
We missed Foster.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
No, I wasn't on the game. But the stats say we had 17 shots which is a lot for any team.
How many chances do we need?
Not arguing, merely looking at a stat which strongly suggests that our chance creation wasn't bad but our finishing was.
Re: any Positives from todays game??
Difficult to find positives when you are beaten 2-0 by a side that offered absolutely nothing
We just can’t help hitting that self destruct button
We just can’t help hitting that self destruct button
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Berge was the best player on the pitch
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
The only team that put us under pressure was us.
First 15 minutes ok, the rest…. Clueless.
First 15 minutes ok, the rest…. Clueless.
Re: any Positives from todays game??
So you didn't even watch it. The point is we might had 17 shots but we didn't test the keeper anywhere near enough. I can guarantee you that there will a theme on here from those who went on the game ie that we didn't have an end product. If you want to dismiss that view based purely on the shots off target I'll leave you to it.boatshed bill wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:28 pmNo, I wasn't on the game. But the stats say we had 17 shots which is a lot for any team.
How many chances do we need?
Not arguing, merely looking at a stat which strongly suggests that our chance creation wasn't bad but our finishing was.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
I am not suggesting that our end product was good enough.taio wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:32 pmSo you didn't even watch it. The point is we might had 17 shots but we didn't test the keeper anywhere near enough. I can guarantee you that there will a theme on here from those who went on the game ie that we didn't have an end product. If you want to dismiss that view based purely on the shots off target I'll leave you to it.
You seem to be determined to find an argument (with me) that just isn't there.
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Apologies, I'm frustrated about today. I also get frustrated when by someone questions a view when they haven't even seen the game.boatshed bill wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:35 pmI am not suggesting that our end product was good enough.
You seem to be determined to find an argument (with me) that just isn't there.
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Much better today, though that’s also illustrative of how bad we’ve been. Confidence looks rock bottom but they stuck at it. Deficiencies in the squad have been done to death but there was much more urgency than before.
Still miles to go before we’re good enough, but compare that to some of the performances recently that was an improvement.
Still miles to go before we’re good enough, but compare that to some of the performances recently that was an improvement.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
If we aren’t going to get anything against teams like that today we’ve zero chance of staying up.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Zero positives.
We need points on the board, nothing else matters now and we have let another winnable fixture slip. Could have played till midnight and still not scored.
We need points on the board, nothing else matters now and we have let another winnable fixture slip. Could have played till midnight and still not scored.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Palace weren’t crap. We played right into their hands. Got 1-0 up early from another calamity and they could just sit back and soak up as much pressure as they liked because we were never going to score. They were defensively sound and we never threatened them. As easy of a 2-0 away performance as you’ll see.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
If we stop setting up the other teams goals we might get a draw.
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Re: any Positives from todays game??
Sander Berge is a brilliant player, you just feel he has a few more gears
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I like Berge. He’s great in possession so you see a lot of his qualities in games like today where the opposition allows you to have the ball. He’s not so good out of possession, though, which is a quality I think only Cork has in this squad. That fact, I think, really underscores the disappointment of our summer investment.Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:43 pmSander Berge is a brilliant player, you just feel he has a few more gears